SEAT LEON2018 · 1.4L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 25 September 2025 at 77,887 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of instability during the late 2025 inspections. While the most recent test recorded no defects, the immediate failure just two weeks prior at 77,232 miles indicates that critical mechanical components were only addressed at the last moment to meet legal standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 11,654 miles between August 2023 and September 2024, followed by another rapid accumulation of 11,038 miles in the year leading up to the September 2025 tests. This steady rate of travel suggests the car has not been subjected to long periods of immobility, which often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and suspension hardware. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the rear suspension assembly. The September 2025 failure flagged both rear coil springs as fractured and noted misting on both shock absorbers. Although these were reportedly rectified before the final pass, the persistent oil misting recorded twelve days later suggests the dampers are reaching the end of their functional life. The buyer should also verify the driver side belt, which was noted as fraying in the September 2025 failure, to ensure it was replaced to prevent a future engine failure.